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As most of you know, I have a place in my heart for these heritage homes that are getting demolished in Vancouver, at an alarming rate.  I’ve learned that it’s a matter of acceptance about where our city has decided to go, there are a lot of factors that go into the decision of keeping heritage in our city ~ I speak mostly of the homes and I understand where it’s at.  HOWEVER just because it’s out of my hands, I still can’t sit there and watch it happen so I’ve teamed up with Caroline Adderson who has started a Facebook Page {Vancouver Vanishes}, please go to the page and “Like it”.  Together we have decided to document the homes on the West side that are slated for demo, take pictures of both the interior and exterior of each home.  Most are ripped apart but you can still see the beauty left behind in others.

Fire mantle Tracey Ayton Photography

Birds Tracey Ayton Photography

Kitchen Tracey Ayton Photography

Stained Glass Tracey Ayton Photography


Rooms Tracey Ayton Photography

 

West 33rd Tracey Ayton Photography.com

Every once in awhile we find the coolest trinkets along the way, my find: an old toast holder and an adorable set of pink tea cups (a set of four)  These will do quite nicely in my collection, what else is there to do but make a batch of these Earl Grey cookies.  You can find the recipe {HERE}

Earl Grey Cookies Tracey Ayton Photography

 

 

Wasn’t  this weekend AMAZING?  The sun was out and so was I.   What’s a better way to spend time outdoors than with a few little unexpected treats to cool us down?

The first is a Ginger & Lemongrass Iced Green Tea recipe that I found in an old Style At Home issue from July/2009.  This is how I want my ice tea made from now on!

Ginger & Lemongrass Green Iced Tea Tracey Ayton Photography

Tracey Ayton Photography Ginger & Lemongrass Green Iced Tea

Another fun thing to do with just simple pieces of water melon is to soak each piece into tequila, sprinkle some rock salt on, squeeze some lime juice all over and there you have it ~ fun, right?

Tequila Soaked Watermelon Tracey Ayton Photography

Or what about this combination of cucumbers and jalapeño peppers in a popsicle?  ….. I found this recipe on The Black Peppercorn

Cucumber & Jalapeno Popsicles Tracey Ayton Photography

 

Cucumber and Jalapeno Popsicles Tracey Ayton Photography

Just thought I would get a shot of my assistant  ……. :-)  ~ Have a great week everybody!

Popsicles & Frankie Tracey Ayton Photography

 

 


You’ve decided to get some much needed editing done this weekend …….

Fleurs www.traceyaytonphotography.com

But then you notice what happens when you “flip” your flip flops off and walk away.

Flip flops www.traceyaytonphotography.com

Apparently leaving a book unattended while grabbing something to drink is not an option.

Book www.traceyaytonphotography.com

The neighbours will notice when their fence gets broken and a dog flies through.

Francesca & Fence www.traceyaytonphotography.com

Alright, I should’ve walked you when I promised ………  LETS GO!

Frankie www.traceyaytonphotography.com